Bright
brushes possess the unique intangible features and performance aspects
which fine artists demand and expect. These brushes have flat ferrule,
short-length hairs and are usually set in a long handle. The width and
length of brush head is about equal, which makes it useful for short,
controlled strokes, with thick or heavy color. A bright can also be a
type of brush that is short and flat with a long handle. It is typically
used with oil, acrylic and alkyd paints and the fiber frequently used to
manufacture bright brushes are sable, mongoose, bristle, badger and
synthetic.
Brushes called brights may have a square-cut tip, but a shorter bristle
length than a flat. Bright brush work well with any pigment and the
relatively short bristle of brights allows the painter to readily apply
and maneuver pigment over a surface. The unique wave tip of these
brushes makes painting the irregular details and shading easy to create
a realistic look. The bristle capacity of the ferrule determines its
brush size. The ferrule is the most vulnerable point of the brush as
residual pigments and solvents tend to collect at the ferrule and
accelerate deterioration. Thus they are made from metal, plastics,
natural quill or copper wire, to provide safe, long lasting beauty.
